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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 710.66 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 710.66 and 309.38 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 710.66 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/710.66 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 710.66 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 219,863.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,863.99/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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